Ghana’s civil society has contributed to taming the power of a strong state.
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Peacebuilding – Analysis and Comment
The students who marched on 16 June 1976 did more than simply register a political opinion.
Estuaries shelter and offer respite to countless species of birds, fish and mammals.
Twenty-six fast-growing African cities may battle health challenges if air pollution is not addressed.
Periods of high food inflation affect poor households the most. This is because they spend a higher percentage of their income on food.
Nigeria’s 23rd year of unbroken democratic rule will be celebrated on 12 June 2022.
The fear of domination of one ethnic group or section by another has persistently undermined efforts at democratic consolidation in Nigeria.
Lesotho has done a good job of curbing the powers of its monarch and making its electoral system inclusive.
Strikes have had a negative impact on Nigeria but private universities have benefited.
Together with higher cotton production, nanotextile products can boost Nigeria’s textile industry and the economy.
Improved mediation skills for local leaders can help prevent the escalation of disputes and break cycles of violence.
All actors in the electoral processes in Nigeria must work together to ensure peaceful elections.
Somalia’s big test will be how to marry the social power of the clan system with a democratic future.
Lifting awards at film festivals is just the start of the journey for documentaries like The Last Shelter (Mali), No U-Turn (Nigeria) and No Simple Way Home (South Sudan).
Accra has become susceptible to floods due to encroachment on wetlands.
Just as Christians in the 1800s were persecuted for embracing foreign teachings, today the regime in power vilifies civil society and opposition political parties as foreign agents.
Kenya should improve access to life saving vaccines, and train healthcare workers on patient management and best practices.
Structural reforms to South Africa’s economy need to be accelerated.
Nigeria’s built environment should ideally be part of a broader, integrated approach to crime prevention and community policing.
Monitoring and enforcing competition rules is essential to level the playing field for fairer food markets.
Problems caused by malnutrition - such as obesity - are on the rise in South Africa, with serious health consequences.
The Ngara project is only 17% complete but has so far generated 650 direct jobs for artisans.
As Zimbabwe heads for 2023 presidential elections, there are key things voters should watch out for in the social protection promises made by candidates.
The world’s indifference to Black African refugees is its own form of trauma.
The obstacles the new government must confront to earn the confidence of the people are challenging.